Architecture or Architectural Engineering

Laptop specifications for Architecture and AE students are published by the School of Architecture. The official flyer can be found here. Listed below is a brief summary.

• NOTE: Students seeking a Bachelor of Architecture (BAR) degree will need to upgrade their computer in year three. 3rd-year upgrades are noted below.
• O/S: Windows 11
• CPU: Intel Core i7 or better, or AMD equivalent
• RAM: 16GB or better (Year 3: 64GB)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GPU with at least
  8GB vRAM (RTX 30 or 40-series, or AMD)
• Graphics - Year 3: NVIDIA GPU with 12-16GB vRAM
  (RTX 40-series or AMD)
• Storage: 512GB or larger SSD (Year 3: 1TB or greater SSD)
• Review the School of Architecture flyer for additional required accessories

MAE or MET

• O/S: Windows 11
• CPU: Intel Core i7 or better, or AMD equivalent
• RAM: 16GB or better
• Graphics: NVIDIA GPU with at least 8GB vRAM 
  • Verify your video card is certified with AutoCAD and Solidworks
• HD: 512GB or larger SSD

All Other Engineering or Technology Majors

• O/S: Windows 11
• CPU: Intel Core i7 or better, or AMD equivalent
• RAM: 16GB or better
• Graphics: Integrated graphics
  • Note: integrated graphics are not officially supported by SolidWorks
• HD: 512GB or larger SSD